I Sold a Shirt and Made… $1? The Awkward Reality of Being a Creator 👩🏾💻
Hey there, fellow introverts (and curious extroverts who somehow found their way here—you’re welcome to stay). So, something monumental happened recently—I sold a t-shirt on TeePublic! Someone out there scrolled through the vast marketplace of creative designs, stumbled upon mine, and thought, “Yes, I need this in my life.” Cue the plot twist: I made a grand total of $1 from the sale. That’s right—just one single, solitary dollar. Not even enough for a half cup of coffee at Starbucks. Honestly, I’d need to sell a few more just to afford a full cup. The Shirt: A Satirical Masterpiece The shirt in question? My creation, “Enjoy Capitalism.” It’s like one of those upbeat slogans, but with a cynical twist—perfect for anyone who’s tired of the grind but still, somehow, stuck in it. The idea came to me one night while looking at my bank account and realizing I’d been charged a $3 “convenience fee” for paying online. That’s when I knew: Capitalism is a joke,...